The rivalry between the Subaru Impreza WRX and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo was one of many best in current automotive historical past. Nonetheless, in a quest to “piss off” all of the Subaru and Mitsubishi fanatics, a man from the Washington state named Jonah – often called
Shood B Good on social media – determined to create the king of mashups: the Subevo.

The Frankenstein of Japanese efficiency sedans is constructed by combining the entrance finish from a Mitsubishi Evolution IX, with the remainder of the physique from a Subaru Impreza WRX “Blobeye”. Which means that the modification is sort of period-correct making issues much more fascinating.

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The rival fashions had related dimensions, boxy flared fenders, virtually similar windowlines, and a traditional three-box silhouette with a big wing on the again. In consequence, the mashup appears to be like weirdly pure, to the purpose that the untrained eye wouldn’t query its integrity as a complete. Having mentioned that, a extra skilled petrolhead will possible really feel nausea because the car-identifying a part of our mind hits a number of errors when wanting on the automobile.

Sticking a Mitsubishi face on a Subaru doesn’t sound that tough nevertheless it required loads of work. Whereas the bonnet virtually bolted as much as the inventory hinges, Jonah needed to minimize the entrance finish and compensate by welding a semi tube. One other challenge was the dimensions of the Evo headlights which resulted within the elimination (or future relocation) of the Subaru’s air-condition and ABS. Moreover, the Lancer Evo IX is barely wider than the Impreza WRX that means that the entrance fenders needed to be adjusted. A genius resolution was to mix elements of the entrance fenders from each vehicles with a view to obtain a clean transition to the entrance doorways.

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Regardless of all of the hurdles, the automobile is almost full, with some work wanted on the intercooler and the entrance grille. Jonah opted for a metallic Soul Crimson wrap which is extra becoming to the Mitsubishi when it comes to custom. He additionally selected a brand new set of BBS-style rims that properly replenish the wheelarches. Presently, the automobile has no badges which is probably going the most suitable choice for a mashup.

As you’ll think about, the two.0-liter Subaru boxer engine has been tuned with a downpipe, new consumption, turbo, 1,000cc injectors, HKS blow-off valve, and extra. Lastly, the Subevo additionally received a brand new set of coilovers for this lowered look. You possibly can watch the entire strategy of this unconventional construct in Shood B Good’s YouTube channel the place you’ll discover that he has a factor for nose-swaps. We’re certain that after it hits the highway, the tuned Subevo will probably be elevating various eyebrows.